[The shiver doesn't go unnoticed. Satisfied with the reaction, Richard tips his chin up a little more so that he could mouth Silco's upper lip. Then, he tilted his head to the side to brush his closed lips against the scared skin, moving up to whisper into his ear.]
Then. Do not regret this choice you made. [Horse riding lessons were on the schedule, it seems. Maybe he could even push Silco to pick up a sword.
But seeing now that they had reached a some kind of agreement on the matter, Richard loosened his hold on the cravat, allowing the silky fabric slide between his fingers as he pulled away just a hair.]
While my horse could indeed bear our combined weight, no that's not it. You won't fall because I trust you to have enough balance and smarts not to act like a fool once you've climbed up. Blackie is well trained steed, he won't throw you off unless you give him reason to.
[Yeah, Blackie. You never guess the color of the horse]
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Date: 2024-10-23 04:22 am (UTC)Then. Do not regret this choice you made. [Horse riding lessons were on the schedule, it seems. Maybe he could even push Silco to pick up a sword.
But seeing now that they had reached a some kind of agreement on the matter, Richard loosened his hold on the cravat, allowing the silky fabric slide between his fingers as he pulled away just a hair.]
While my horse could indeed bear our combined weight, no that's not it. You won't fall because I trust you to have enough balance and smarts not to act like a fool once you've climbed up. Blackie is well trained steed, he won't throw you off unless you give him reason to.
[Yeah, Blackie. You never guess the color of the horse]